Underwhelming British Airways sale now on

British Airways has launched its annual December sale – click here for details.  Without a hint of irony, it is called ‘The Unforgettable Sale’.  Once you’ve seen the pricing you may disagree.

I’m not sure what is going on here – I am guessing that there will be a separate premium sale later on.  We know that business class loads are weak but there are no real deals here.

The headline deals being advertised are all in World Traveller:

• New York from £399 return
• New Orleans from £545 return
• Santiago from £679 return
• Los Angeles from £499 return
• San Diego from £577 return
• San Francisco from £499 return
• Dubai from £299 return
• Calgary from £549 return
• Buenos Aires from £699 return
• Tokyo from £677 return
• Fort Lauderdale £379 return
• Oakland £379 return
• Singapore £499 return
• Johannesburg from £570 return

A quick look at the British Airways Low Fare Finder site doesn’t show much of merit in Club World.

New York is no cheaper than £1800, for example.  San Francisco is no cheaper than £2075.  Buenos Aires is no cheaper than £2639 whilst Dubai bottoms out at a still pricey £1495 – and only if you travel during Ramadan.

The sale home page is here if you want to take a look.  All deals must be booked by 31st January.

There are some slightly better deals over at BA Holidays, assuming you are happy to package in a hotel with your flight.

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